OUR CORE VALUES

Persistance ~ Play ~ Passion

Discovery
 During discovery, we learned: 
○ All about color sensors and how to properly measure distance using motors and sensors.
○ Runoff from the streets goes directly into the bay
○ Information and facts about the aquatic ecosystem and where mosquitoes fit in
○ Mosquitoes are intolerant to pollution
○  Mosquitoes cause Malaria, West Nile Virus and Zika and these diseases affect large portions of the population
○ Only female mosquitoes bite and inject diseases into humans
○ By checking the acidity in water, we can determine how suitable the water is for supporting aquatic life
○ We were able to balance all aspects of our project by multi-tasking and performing tasks in parallel. Everyone was able to contribute in each and every phase of the project.


Integration
During integration, we applied Core Values by: 
○ Using the problem solving skills that we learned while building the drone, and applying them when working through similar projects at school.
○ In studying in Science classes, the information about mosquitoes was used.
○ The technology that was used in the LiDAR sensors can be used throughout all classes relating to STEAM.
○ Our initial goal was reached by learning how the different sensors could each contribute to out in capturing mosquitoes and further separating by gender for research.
○ We used a step by step approach to attain our final goal of capturing the mosquitoes.

Inclusion
During inclusion:
• Each team member was assigned to research and contribute knowledge to different areas of the project.
• We made sure to make pizza a part of the work sessions.
• During the creation of the skit, all persons wrote and agreed about the tone of the presentation.
• We were able to come together and collaborate on the best way to make our project seamless.
• We were major players in all decisions and were major contributors to every part of the project.
• Everyone was able to contribute in each and every phase of the project.We were able to balance all aspects of our project by multi-tasking and performing tasks in parallel. 

Cooperation
During cooperation:
○ Our team honored each team member for his/her team spirit by continuously allowing an open and inviting forum for all to have a chance to express his/her opinion.
○ We continuously thanked each member for his/her contributions and let him/her know that we could not have a complete project without the input from everyone.
○ We learned that working together to create a project brings different viewpoints, perspectives, and group diversity to complete the outcome.

Community Teamwork
○ MA Engineering, Inc. provided a tour and demonstration of the a working LiDAR sensors.
○ A volunteer from Textron Systems attended a session and shared his expert knowledge of the mechanics of drones
○ The local owner of FastSigns shared the knowledge of competitions where they were participants.
○ Longview Baptist Church allowed the team to use it's space to prepare the project and competition.
○ Irvine Nature Center provided an educational tour about aquatic.